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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1919

Page

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GIEEL Strike Situation Complexified

Companies push to end the walkout by wearing out the organizers as a dispute persists with no settlement in sight.

Gieel

Court Sustains Mayor Over Public Meeting Fines

Pittsburgh report notes Allegheny County Court upholds Mayor Crawford of Duquesne's $100 fines on William Z Foster and J Li Beghen for holding a public meeting without a permit. Case confirms mayoral discretion and upholds free speech limits in city ordinances.

Duquesne Ince Kennédy Alleghany Court Bethlehem Corporation Steelton Cleveland Mills Associated Press Ree Ae Pa Army of Omega Steel Lic Bethlehem Bethlehem Steel Company Steelton Works Harrisburg Pittsburgh Crawford Duquest William Z. Foster Ntional J. Li Beghen Alleghany County Richard A. Kennedy American Federation of Labor Duquesne Corporal Smith Pennsylvania Braddock and Rankin Gary Ind Chigago Chicago

Strike tensions and plant closures loom in steel industry

Amid rising strikers temper and violence reports, unions anticipate wider action as American Sheet and Tin Plate Company plans to close this week for extensive repairs. Picketing resumes at Cleveland steel plants while Steelton officials report normal operations and further withdrawals expected.

United States Corporation Gary Ind American Sheet and Tin Plate Company Cleveland Ohio H. W. Raisse Steel Workers Harrisburg Steelton Bethlehem Steelton Company

Americans Held by Cossacks in Siberia Incident

General Graves demanded an apology from General Rozanoff after Cossacks arrested Capt. Johns and Corporal Sterling in Liman on September 5 during official business. Sterling was flogged. Johns escaped to Spanske. A detachment of 150 Americans in Iman seized three Cossacks as hostages to secure their release.

Associated Press Divostok William S. Graves Eria Rozanoff Priamur L. P.johns Twenty-seventh Infantry Corporal Sterling Thirty-first Infantry Kalminoff Iman Siberia Liman Johns Spanske Twenty-seventh Regiment Sterling

Americans and Cossacks in clash near Station

American detachments faced Kalminoff's entrenched forces near the Station as a Japanese major intervened to avert hostilities. Corporal Sterling was allegedly flogged after being moved to Kalminoff's headquarters town. A telegram demanded his release, which was promised. Americans retreated to Spanske with hostages. Preliminary inquiry notes alleged flogging of Sterling.

Kalminoff Iman Sterling

In Memoriam Frederick More Carver

Memorial notice for Frederick More Carver who died on September 21 1919. Husband and father cherished by family and remembered with love and sorrow. Funeral and burial details not provided in readable text.

Frederick More Carver

Byrd in Winchester After European Tour as War Expenditures Counsel

Hon. Richard B. Byrd United States district attorney for the western district of Virginia spends days in Winchester after returning from Europe where he served as special counsel for a congressional subcommittee investigating War Department expenditures in France. He visited battlefields in France and Belgium and the grave of Capt. Robert Y. Conrad, and noted the fall of the Hindenburg Line at the spot where his son Capt. Thomas B. Byrd went over the top. He reports France and Belgium recovering and lively activity across the fronts.

Richard B. Byrd United States Western District Virginia Winchester Europe Congress War Department France New York Byrd Belgium Germany Robert’ .Y. Conrad One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Captain Conrad Conrad Congressional

For Sale Fine Central Business Property With Flats

For sale a centrally located two floor property with occupied flats eleven rooms and a good show room. Listing agent J. W. Baker.

J. W. Baker

American Legion Meeting Tonight

The Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion will hold a meeting at Handley Library at 8 o'clock. The gathering aims to select five delegates and five alternates for the Roanoke state convention on October 6 and 7. Members are urged to attend for discussion of other vital matters.

Robert Y. Conrad American Legion Handley Library Roanoke

Pears marketed at C. V. Depot and White Post warehouse

Keifer pears advertised for sale at the market warehouse at C. V. Depot and at White Post Virginia. Top prices are offered in the notice signed by Le Sam Haines.

C. V. Depot White Post

Mageto theft prompts reward offer in Virginia notice

ASOT WANTED REWARD information sought for party entering garage and stealing a Dixie magneto from a truck. Reward for return or the magneto. Also an ad for seed wheat offers 500 bushels Falcaster and 100 bushels Red Wave, with 27 bushels per acre, from Wright Bros at Wadesville, Va.

Cooper Mds. & Oil CO Wright Bros Wadesville

Wanted Fresh Eggs at High Market Prices

Advert reads wanted fresh eggs with highest market prices. Contact EB J SNAPP at Bell phone 357-W or visit 228 North Market Street. Pin 29-1p-31.

Snapp Bell Phone N. Market St

Trees for Fall and Spring Shipment at Mountain View Orchard

Mountain View Orchard Co of Williamsport Maryland offers a fine stock of apple and other trees for fall and next spring shipment. White, phone or eat options available at the orchard. Printed 27-1p-31.

Mountain View Orchard Co Williamsport

Omaha quiet as extra troops reinforce city after riot

Omaha reports show calm after Sunday race riot. Major General Leonard Wood arrives to direct military operations and Mayor Smith remains hospitalized though his condition improves. A mob incident earlier led to disarmament of 24 men posing as civilian police at twenty fourth and Cummings streets.

Omaha Neb Leonard Wood Department of the Army Smith Wea Twenty-Fourth Cummings Streets

Final Block Dance Tonight on Piccadilly Street

The War Camp Community Service hosts a block dance tonight starting at 9 in front of Hotel Jack between Main and Braddock streets. Japanese lanterns and electric lights decorate the dancing area and a ten piece orchestra will provide music until midnight.

Piccadilly Street Hotel Jack Main Braddock Streets War Camp Aew War Service

President Wilson Improves Quietly After Rest Period

Washington reports President Wilson shows further improvement after two days of rest. Secretary Tumulty says he had a good night’s sleep and is improving. The president will not direct peace treaty work but follows the ratification push. King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium will visit Boston after their U.S. tour, with no White House reception until their return from the trip.

Washington Wilson Tumulty Grayson Senate Fumulty King Albert Queen Elizabeth Belgium White House United States Boston New York

Solenberger Dies After Long Illness in Chambersburg

Abraham Lincoln Solenberger a well known Chambersburg resident died at his parents home at 31 Clark Street at 4 45 pm after a long illness. He was born June 23 1865 in Chambersburg and had lived in Pennsylvania much of his life. He leaves a widow and five children and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at the house and he will be interred in Chambersburg.

Abraham Lincoln Solenberger Chambersburg Noah W. Solenberger Clark Street Solenberger George W. Stover United Brethren Church Mr. Solenberger Cumberland Valley Messrs H. S. Larrick James M. Brown Thomas Parlett William T. Barr M. L. Capper John S. Steele Virginia Pennsylvania Franklin County Gettysburg Mr. Sotenbereer Myra Lockwood Douglas E. B. Lotkwood Bartonville This County Edna M Charles Harry F Noah W Myra Lonnie Sotenhereer Fellowin Rothers Yohn S. Solenberger Anne Brown Wirchester Charles M. Solenberger Martinsboro W. Va B. Franklin Solenberger Near This City Mr. R. S. Steele Alexandria, Va

Eight Hurt When Car Turns Turtle

Eight Cumberland Valley Railroad section hands were injured when a motor car ran into an open switch near the Winchester fair grounds. The switch had been left open overnight by a freight crew, and the car overturned twice after failing to stop. Two workers were taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment. others suffered minor injuries. An investigation will determine fault.

Cumberland Valley Railroad Company Winchester Fair Grounds Memorial Hospital A. J. Dehart M. C. Dyke Charles Miller T. J. Jenkins M. L. Bland Fred.Thomas William J. Jackson J. G. Baylias Herbert “Ain Fair Grounds Serral

Wanted Keifer pears and Stayman Winesap apples

Advertises a request for Keifer pears Stayman Winesap and other apples. Gives warehouse location opposite Orinson Cold Storage and Shenandoah Bank Building office with contact Bell 76 nd 289 W. 26-1p-61.

Keifer Stayman Orinson Cold Storage Shenandoah Bank Bell

Truck Driver Wanted by Charney Rouss Fire Company

Job notice seeks a competent truck driver for the Char ney Rouss Fire Company. Preference given to married men. Only written applications accepted. Signed by John Seal Jr. President.

Charney Rouss Fire Company John Seal, JR

Railway Strike Shows Improvement in Britain

London reports government communique says railway service is improving with more trains than planned. Downing Street notes food distribution proceeding smoothly and voluntary aid offered. Separately, 100,000 miners idle in South Wales coal fields due to the strike.

London Britain Downing Street South Wales

Orchard and property ads in g700d area and star classifieds

Several desirable homes in g700d locations near schools priced around 3500.90 dollars. Hansbrough and Carter advertise. WANTED orchard manager and working manager for orchard. medical man preferred. Apply "R" at the Star.

Orchard The Star

Seed Wheat and Grass Seed Offered by Winchester Seed Co

Seed wheat 600 bushels and a variety of seeds including Falcaster seed wheat rye barley alfalfa timothy and other grasses offered by Winchester Seed Co. Positive listing of seed types and quantity.

Winchester Seed Co

Wanted at Green Orchard for cabbage and potatoes

Help wanted notice reading cabbage and potatoes needed at Green Orchard. Apply to the foreman at the orchard. Includes reference to a Disc Harrow at BR. M. Swimley's and a small listing of sizes.

E. B BR. M. Swimley’s

Race Trouble In Alabama Sparks Lynching Aftermath

Riot and lynching fears erupt in Montgomery as Governor Kil intervenes. A Black man named Temple is fatally wounded after being struck by white mobs. four Black individuals have been targeted, with a fourth fatality reported. Authorities seek order amid mob violence.

Kil Hosp Montgomery Ala Temple Barbare Ms Hospital Nésto Parbare Ant Whit Barbare Er Negro

Senate steel strike hearing to begin in Pittsburgh district

Senate opening session will hear Gary of United Gte Steel Corp and Michael Tighe of Amalgamated Asso pen as part of a three day inquiry. The committee plans to spend Saturday and Sunday in the Pittsburgh strike district to collect witnesses and assess peace terms.

Associated Press Washington Saliar Gary United Gte Steel Corporation Senate W Mter Burgh

Five-Gaited Saddle Mare Zuleika For Sale in Virginia

Five-gaited saddle mare Zuleika, sired by imported Lingeington, prize winner in park saddle classes, advertised for sale. Apply to Leslie D. Kline, 22 Rousse Avenue, Winchester, Virginia.

Park Leslie D. Kline Rousse Avenue Winchester

German blockade to start today as Von Der Goltz recalled

Paris dispatch reports the blockade of Germany will begin today after Von Der Goltz troops are removed from the Baltic region per Intransigantz. Berlin claims the commander is recalled as German government recalls him. Mrs. Fannie Chapman visits daughter Mrs. Aéar tin in Harrisburg Demiels.

Paris Germany von der Goltz Baltic Basse Berlin

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Christian Science Farmers and Merchants’ Bank W. 8. Graves Dage Mrs. Byrd Keifer Pears Sam Haines Asot Omara Wood CHIFE Marcus Shagogue Baltimore Shagogue United States Navy Naval Hospital Hampton Roads SFAR Chambe Novist Ladies’ Exchange North Market Street Esten Carper Luther Pannett FE. B R. M. Swimley Cumberland Valley Railroad Switch Hansbrough & Carter Alabama Fannie. Chapmen
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